Lauren Sánchez Draws Attention for Plunging Dress at State Dinner

Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, drew attention and commentary for her fashion choice at a White House state dinner. Sánchez attended the Thursday night event, held in honor of Chinese President Xi Jinping, wearing a vintage black Alexander McQueen gown.

The dress featured an off-the-shoulder design and a plunging neckline, which served as a prominent display for a large diamond necklace. The necklace appeared to be a tennis-style piece adorned with emerald-cut diamonds and a significant central pendant. She also wore oversized diamond drop earrings.

The gown's form-fitting and low-cut style prompted mixed reactions on social media. Some users criticized the attire as "inappropriate" for a state dinner, with one comment suggesting a lack of dignity and another remarking on the perceived extravagance of her jewelry.

This is not the first time Sánchez's fashion choices at White House events have generated discussion. In a previous state dinner, she wore a sheer red corset dress, which also drew criticism. The year prior, she opted for a black gown complemented by a 200-carat emerald necklace. Following an inauguration outfit in 2025 where a white lace bra was visible under her suit, Sánchez stated that she believed she had dressed conservatively and was proud of her choice.

Other notable attendees at the dinner included Melania Trump, who wore a black Dolce & Gabbana pantsuit with a white blouse, and Ivanka Trump, who chose a blue and white strapless beaded gown by Georges Hobeika.